Where Does God’s Word Fall In Your Heart?
“And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” (Luke 8:4-15)
Today’s Morsel: When you hear the word of God, whether by listening to it preached or reading it, where does it fall in your heart? Are you able to apply it to your everyday living, or is it lost because other things are controlling your heart and mind? What was the last sermon that your pastor preached and what passage of scripture did he use for his text? If you can’t remember, something is blocking the word of God from your heart. Distractions by Satan, hardness of heart because of what others said, did, or mannerisms, or personal cares of life, may be hindering you from receiving God’s word. Let me encourage you, the next time you go to church, get there early, spend some time in prayer with Jesus, have a pen and paper ready to write down what the pastor or minister preaches; what scripture that they use and the title of their message. When they start, stand-up for the reading of the word, read along with them in your Bible, and even highlight it if you think it will aid you. Remember, what the Psalmist said, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psalms 119:11)
Sing: Holy Spirit You are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere, your glory God is what our hearts long for to be overcome by Your presence, Lord.
Thought For Today: “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.” (John 15:3)
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